Jun 23, 2012
For me, it’s a sure sign that summer has arrived when fresh, local cherries hit the fruit stands. Not only is this a defining moment, it’s a tasty one too. So it couldn’t have been more appropriate when my husband showed up with three big bags, fresh... 
Jun 19, 2012
Not long ago I posted about making my own Greek yogurt – about keeping food whole, knowing what’s in it, and rising to a culinary challenge – basically embracing my inner control-freak. Well, this post certainly falls right in that same category. Tacos are... 
Jun 19, 2012
Recently I helped throw a 60’s beach party-themed celebration for a 50th birthday. It was fun researching all the foods that made their grand debut during this time (think spray cheese and Doritos) but one thing I was struggling with was the cocktail. Sure, the... 
Jun 14, 2012
I’m a bit of a control freak – ok, a lot of a control freak – and that definitely extends into my relationship with food. But part of that is being a purist too. And the best way to keep my food as pure as possible is to use quality ingredients, as close to... 
Jun 13, 2012
Those that consider vanilla to be the ugly stepsister to flavors like chocolate and strawberry have clearly never had good vanilla – whether it be the ice cream or the extract. It’s amazing what a splash of really good vanilla can do to a recipe – everything... 